How do these shocks perform when towing? Has anyone installed without the automatic leveling?
6593
not towed with them but have loaded van with fire wood .not sure what your towing but hope it's not over tow rating for montana. as long as pump is in good working order and level sensor still works
6594
Yes I put a line kit on and added air like you would a tire.you would adjust the pressure according to the load . Which I dont know the load capacity. These shocks said 20-90 psi.
444851
Dont know the towing capabilities i just replaced stock springs on my 2000 f250 with these gained about 6 inches in the back i carry heavy loads (sander) they work great but need to also purchase lowering kit for transfer case springs create a pitch on axle will just ruin u joints if transfer case isnt lowered
1447546
Drive your truck without the extenders then drive it with longer shocks you'll see the difference this coming from a guy with a 2012 ram 2500 that I use on a daily basis on lease roads in the oilpatch
1624356
No they didn't actually lift anything but they are a loadbearing shock. I was thinking the same thing you are when I got them. I ended up getting cargo springs to pick the front end up. But they have been good shocks.
1978743
Rethinking it.. I suppose it depends on how much lift you want. I lifted it the back first and bought these to level the front, so I didn't want a lot of lift..
584571
I installed them on a 1997 D21 XE 2WD pickup, extended cab. I had to mix and match some existing and new nuts and washers but they mounted up fine. I found an existing hole in the bottom passenger side of the rear factory chrome bumper to install the air valve. Took maybe an hour to remove the old and install these. The only thing that surprised me was the instructions said they require to always have air in them. 25 lbs minimum up to a maximum of 200 lbs. The ride isn't bad with the minimum in them and they certainly make a difference pulling our tent trailer with about 50 to 60 lbs in them.
2021307
John,All I can tell you is that I have a 92 Ultra and they did not lower mine. The ride is just a little tighter than the stock air shocks, but running into the curves and over beautiful Micigan Roads ( total sarcasm). They handle and ride GREAT!!
495915
No need to remove the shocks, just jack your vehicle up til the wheel are off the ground.
815835
I have a 98 Dodge Pick up. I only have rear air shocks and ten ply rear tires. I pumped them up to max pressure and put 65 lbs in the tires. I then added 2500 pounds to my bed and drove it around for two days in city and freeway traffic. Granted, I watched what I did, but had no problems. You figure it from there.
2735
It should help a bit.. They raised my 2 whl drive and inch or so. It looked much better after the install without hurting the ride... The shocks are no harsher than oem
195585
I did the same thing it works perfectly fine and levels off w normal load.... heavy loads is will sag. I love the it rides better than new
2198536
No, they just help with the older springs that are sagging a little and re-establish the original ride height. They are great for towing also though.
1667620
I have had no problems at all. Raises and lowers without difficulty. I had a mechanic install mine.
317749
Right now I only have the level kit on. I have not gotten to the rear blocks and shocks yet. But yes you put them on stock and use the new u bolts they provide.
1090917
I'm very happy with mine. A friend was impressed with the nice ride, he has a major lift on his Tacoma but is way stiffer then mine. I put them on a 2014 Tacoma, have them on the 3rd setting for about a 2" lift. They use your stock coil springs, but you can also get different coils too. These are a much better way to get a lift then spacers, check out this info: http://www.bilsteinus.com/fileadmin/user_upload/user_upload_us/pdfs/Bil_LevShks_WebArticle_01.pdf
733722
i bought mine because I was putting a camper on my chevy 1500 4x4 an didn't want it to sag they work great. no sag I keep them aired up to 40 an I have never had a problem. I am not sure the rating on them. but took me about 30 mins to install.
870616
Should not be a problem as the sensatrac shocks install just like original shocks. You should be pleased with the ride quality as well as the load leveling capabiliity.